Young and old don denim for a day

YOUNG and old alike donned denim yesterday to raise €150,000 for disadvantaged young people across Ireland.

It was the one day of the year that thousands of workers could dress like Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary famous for check shirt and blue jeans with the approval of their employers.

Everyone from top company executives to schoolchildren taking part agreed to donate at least €2 to the Irish Youth Foundation. Every euro raised on the day will be used to support IYF's work with disadvantaged children and young people.